[MD] Primer children's book

[Platt Holden]

Hi Dan,

[Dan]
> What a great start! I think a children's book could begin with Platt's
> example and then go on to explain the levels in plain ways - inorganic,
> biological, social, intellectual. Giving examples works best - the stuff we
> and the world is made of and its interaction with biological life - the
> taste of food, the colors of the rainbow, the softness of a mother's touch,
> music, the smell of fresh baked bread.

Also how life (biology) differs from the physical world, e.g., defying 
gravity.

> Moving to the social level interactions we already have many fairy tales
> like the prince and the pauper, where it is impossible to tell the
> difference between a prince and a vagabond. Accent these stories and tell
> why they are of such value to the MOQ, again in plain terms. Lots of
> picturees, lots of examples.

Also how equality under the law differs from equality of abilities, e.g., 
the best athlete is subject to the same laws against stealing as the 
computer whiz.

> Moving on we illustrate the differences between social and intellectual
> patterns of value - keeping a positive point of view is much more important
> when dealing with children. We would accent the value of freedom of
> thought, freedom of expression, and freedom to explore juxtaposed against
> the moral values of family and friends seeking to mold others into what
> they want.

Also, how freedom differs from license, e.g., the right to speak but 
making sure others have the same right.

> Finally we would explain how intellectual values coincide with Dynamic
> Quality - with art and beauty - thus coming full circle.

Also how thinking differs from DQ, e.g., pure experience prior to naming 
things (perhaps the most difficult idea to get across).

> This might make a
> good first book in a series of books explaining the nuances of the MOQ.

Maybe I'm getting into the nuances of the MOQ too soon.

> By the time children have grown to the age where they might appreciate
> reading ZMM and LILA for themselves, the ideas presented in the books will
> seem very familiar.

If we only had an author!  

Platt